Gwynn Lynnette Legg Naylor, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, November 21, 2024, at the age of 71. She will be deeply missed by all of her family and friends. Gwynn cherished spending time with her children and grandchildren, affectionately known to all as “GiGi.” Thoughtful and patient, she always sought out the best in everyone and in any situation. She was very artistic and creative, expressing this through her love of painting and crafting with her friends and grandkids. Born on March 31, 1953, Gwynn grew up in Bexley, OH, attended Bexley High School, and later Miami University in Oxford, OH. She met the love of her life, Johnny Naylor, at Rocky Mountain National Park in 1974. They were married on June 21, 1975, and together raised their two loving daughters in Baton Rouge, LA. Gwynn devoted over 20 years working on the staff at The Chapel on the Campus, starting as Co-director in Children’s Ministry. Gwynn is survived by her husband of 49 years, Johnny Naylor; daughters, Erin North (Harold) and Megan Nealy (Chris); grandchildren, Izzy and Genevieve Nealy, and Kennedy and Harrison North; mother, Lynnette Legg; brothers, Bruce Legg (Karen) and Wes Legg (Gay); and a host of other loving family members and friends. Gwynn is preceded in death by her father, James Bruce Legg. Visitation will be at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA, on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, from 5pm to 7pm and will resume at Greenoaks on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, from 9am until the funeral service at 10am. Burial will immediately follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park. The family would like to extend a special thanks to her caregiver, Arienna James, her nurse, Sunnybrook Banks, and the staff at Audubon Hospice for their dedication to caring for Gwynn. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you send a donation to the Chapel on the Campus or Community Bible Church. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.greenoaksfunerals.com
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